Championship Predictions

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 February 2024

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Leeds United will be aiming to extend their winning run to nine games when they welcome Leicester City to their Elland Road in the Premier League derby. The Whites are eager to stay in the automatic promotion berth, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Patrick Bamford, Ka ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 February 2024 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 February 2024

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Coventry and Preston go head to head at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Sky Blues defeated Stoke City thanks to Ellis Simms’ goal at the weekend, with the team remaining in the playoffs race, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-six finish. As Victor Torp sustained a calf injury ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 February 2024 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 February 2024

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Southampton will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over WBA when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 29. The Saints are eager to climb to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers. Both Flynn Downes and James Bree remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

The Tigers, on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 February 2024 at 19:45

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 February 2024

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Plymouth and West Bromwich Albion take on each other at Home Park in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Pilgrims failed to win the previous three league matches, but they are still sitting in the safe zone. Plymouth are tough to beat at home and you should bear in mind that they are eyeing their ninth home win of the process. Ryan Hardie is pus ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 February 2024 at 19:45

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 February 2024

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Ipswich Town will look to build on back-to-back wins over Millwall and Swansea City when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 29. The Tractor Boys have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Millers. All Brandon Williams, Jack Taylor, and George Hirst are out of contention with injuries, while both We ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 February 2024 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 February 2024

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in a postponed Championship game. The Bluebirds are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, but they are surely capable of matching Blackburn, who are not regarded as good travellers. Both Mark McGuinness and Callum ODowda are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 February 2024 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Swansea City will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they take on Ipswich Town in the Championship round 33. The Swans have been struggling to find their best form of late, with the team losing four of their last five league matches and they face yet another tough challenge against the Tractor Boys. Fit-again defender Kyle Naughton is widely expected t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Coventry City on Saturday afternoon. Wouter Burger scored the winner in Wednesday’s clash, but the 22-year-old midfielder is unlikely to feature against Coventry due to injury. Fellow midfielder Josh Laurent remains on the sidel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Following three consecutive league defeats, Rotherham United will look to get back on course when they take on Watford in the Championship round 33. The Millers are stuck at the bottom with only 19 points on their account and, as things stand now, they will find it hard to secure the Championship survival. Both Tiehi and Rathbone limped off with injuries in the midweek defea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Blackburn, the two old rivals. The Lilywhites have been producing excellent displays of late, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and a triumph over Blackburn could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Both Duane Holmes and Kian Best are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Norwich City will be aiming to build on a 4-2 win over Watford when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 33. The Canaries are eager to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the South Wales outfit. Defender Shane Duffy remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.

The Bluebir ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Following three consecutive defeats, Millwall will look to return to winning ways in the Championship round 33 when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon. The Lions experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Ipswich Town, which is probably the main reason why home win should not be considered. Belgium midfielder Casper De Norre is widely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
10 September 2026 • 12:56 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.65
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (231 Goals in 80 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 80 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 29%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 19%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.78
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.54
Fouls Per Match 21.79
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.63
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
9 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
10 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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